Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc
THOMAS A SCOTT CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Fort Pierce, Florida. It gave $159,000 through 15 grants in 2024, with all reported grant dollars going to organizations in Florida.
Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc gave $159K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Florida. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $159,000
- +22.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,600
- -26.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $38,351
- -75.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing lists no prescribed form, no submission deadlines, and no restrictions or limitations on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Christian D Elam
Mailing address: 600 Citrus Avenue 200, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Phone: (772) 461-6120
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was John Carroll High School ($15K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 78 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida. The listed 2024 recipients include organizations in Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, Riviera Beach, Stuart, and Okeechobee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2023) to $196K (2020). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
| John Carroll High School Fort Pierce, FL | General Operations | $15,000 |
| St Anastasia School Fort Pierce, FL | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Care Net Port St Lucie, FL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach Riviera Beach, FL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Graceway Village Fort Pierce, FL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Guardians for New Futures Port St Lucie, FL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Safespace Stuart, FL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Fort Pierce, FL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Life Builders Fort Pierce, FL | General Operations | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,351 | $3,936 | $172,419 | $159,000 | 15 | $159,000 | $539 | $4,048 |
| 2023 | $156,835 | $16,339 | $142,390 | $130,000 | 9 | $130,000 | $11,949 | $5,034 |
| 2022 | $82,934 | $9,932 | $188,924 | $180,000 | 17 | $180,000 | $7,008 | $9,758 |
| 2021 | $231,384 | $55,760 | $202,788 | $190,000 | 18 | $190,000 | $46,972 | $18,112 |
| 2020 | $388,740 | $-241,858 | $210,322 | $195,500 | 19 | — | $1,219 | $28,815 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a college foundation, schools, and organizations serving children, families, and other community needs. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: An individual recipient State College says its foundation administers property and makes expenditures for the benefit of the college; St. Anastasia School Endowment says it promotes the school’s instructional enrichment and education in the communities it serves. Guardians for New Futures describes support for the unfunded needs of abused and neglected children, while Frontline for Kids describes after-school care and curriculum. SafeSpace says it provides intervention, prevention, and advocacy services for adult victims of domestic violence and their children.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $159,000. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable awards included $20,000 to an individual recipient State College Foundation for student scholarships; $15,000 each to John Carroll High School and St. Anastasia School for general operations; and $10,000 each to Care Net, Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach, Graceway Village, Guardians for New Futures, SafeSpace, Boys & Girls Club, Life Builders, Faith Farms, and Frontline for Kids for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary J. Foist as president, Virginia M. Fowler as secretary, and Christian D. Elam as treasurer.
Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Mary J. Foist, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary J. Foist
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christian D. Elam
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Virginia M. Fowler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas A. Scott (2020–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Virginia M Fowler (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc gave $159K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $130K across 9 grants.
What is Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,600, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Pierce, FL (8 grants) and Port St Lucie, FL (3 grants).
Does Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include John Carroll High School ($15,000), St Anastasia School ($15,000) and Care Net ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc?
Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc reported $38K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $159K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a college foundation, schools, and organizations serving children, families, and other community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1678664. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Thomas a Scott Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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